Germans Launch Massive Propaganda Offensive Through Lies
William Phillip Simms reports from the British Army on April 9 that amid Hindenburg's offensive Germany boosted a prolific propaganda drive against France Great Britain and the United States. Captured documents prisoners and leaflets describe claims that France collapses and America fails. The flyers allege Allied officers criticize Prince and say Americans cannot fight alone while others are trusted.
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Hindenburg
France
Great Britain
United States
America
Baloons
Prince
German War Preparations Early 1914 Report
Disjointed wartime memo outlines German military and government orders from January 2 1914 onward. Describes mobilization plans, bank actions, war material inventories, sabotage, and propaganda efforts aimed at stirring upheaval in enemy and allied states through 1915 and 1916.
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Imperial Staff
Pnited
Plan to Use Boys for Farm Work Causes Draft Controversy
A planned system to enroll boys aged 11 to 21 for farm labor, run by a new volunteer reserve, stirs debate. Approved by the U S Department of Labor and the National Defense Council, it aims to hire youths for remunerated farm work rather than military training, with registration set around mid April and possible similar actions in neighboring counties.
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Eorlipe
United States
Bown
Veneton
Tivo
Boyn
U. & Department of Vurieniture and Labor
National Council of Defense
Firma
Demand for removal of Creel in Washington clash
Vehement demands are today being made for the removal of Creel, chairman of the public information committee, after his violent assault upon public utterances yesterday before the state and hotline. They demanded his removal, centering on his remark that the United States was inadequately prepared at the war's start.
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Washington
Incrkement
Public Information
Asaault
United Hates
Umatilla County Eyes No Legislative Delegation
Umatilla County may have no legislative representation at Salem next winter with filing time closing Friday. No candidate has filed for joint senator or joint representative from the county, leaving the field unsettled. Candidates mentioned include I W Ritner and others, with potential returns from Heppner and nearby towns.
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Umatilla County
Umatilla
Salem
Frontile
Umatitla
Han
Pealtian
Otto Tnman
I. W. Ritner
Lloyd George Opens Battle Front Speech Amid War Pressure
London April 1 Lloyd George speaking before the cabinet declared forces were equal on the Western Front and expressed confidence Allies will defeat the enemy. He warned the outcome hinges on Allied unity and the intensity of the struggle as British and Allied troops face the German push.
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Lloyd George
West Front
Enem
London
Liovil-Geone
Europe
Mirenmith
Ieneral Goneh
Wessary
St. Quentin
Intervention for Siberia Puzzle Draws Japanese Press
Partial Japanese press coverage hints at renewed interest in intervention, accusing parties of motives to undermine the Siberian revolution. Reports from Washington indicate officials weigh new implications as Japan considers a route to influence events abroad.
Austria Cites Wilson Speech Criticism at Vienna Meeting
In Vienna, Austrian officials express disapproval of Woodrow Wilson's recent speech, labeling it inappropriate and deeming it a misstep. The discussions focus on balance of power and potential diplomatic tensions, with officials agreeing on cautious response.
German artillery drives on La Bassee canal to Arras front
German shells pounded a wide front from La Bassee Canal near Arras to 11 miles north, with heavy shelling near Villers-Bretonneux. American officers say Amiens front has been checked, while Haig reports bombardment along an 11 mile stretch, and Hindenburg eyes the Flanders line as the Allies weigh strategy.
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London
Haig
la Basse Canal
Arras
la Basse
Villers- Bretonneux
Amiens
Washington
Foch
Hindenburg
Flanders
Armentieres
la Bassee Canal
Heavy Artillery Fighting Reported on French Front
Paris April 9 reports heavy mutual artillery fighting across a wide stretch of the front. Northern Monte Didier and between Monte Didier and Noyon show fierce canonading with intermittent fire along the Oise left bank. Our troops have been ordered to withdraw to organized positions southwest of Couchy Forest and south of Couchy le Chateau.
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Paris
Monte Didier
Noyon
Oise
Couchy Forest
Couchy-le-Chateau
Weather delays Huns with British armies in Arras sector
Bad weather slows German operations as Hindenburg faces tougher advance and transport problems. German forces practice artillery and barrage rehearsals while shelling multiple targets in the Arras sector.
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Huns
William Phillip Simms
Hindenburg
Arras
Umatilla County Liberty Loan Quota Raised to Record High
District leaders report Umatilla County has overrun its Third Liberty Loan target with a $889 000 sign up last night and multiple communities near or over the top. Local banks and committees continue counting pledges as drives extend, with Adams Athena Pendleton and neighboring towns cited for strong early results and ongoing checks to verify subscriptions.
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Umatilla
Penden
Campatan
Scormary McAdoo
Hartman
Peniletin Aiether
Chistian
Diettich Catron Martinsan
Soria
Petit Ian
Ae Peeriitia
Dr Kerr Ane Capt Humphreys to Speak Here This Afternoon
Dr Kerr Ane and Capt Humphreys will address attendees at Happ Camp today after arriving from La Grate. W L Humphreys of the National Army and W Ker will speak to assembly joining festivities and a reception at the Hotel Pemdteten.
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DR. Kerr
Capt. Humphreys
W. Ker
A. Caret
Avine Levi W. Humphreys
National Army
Mib
Torry
Vieters
Pemdteten
Oethere
Yellow bonds drive mixed war fund reactions observed
A Liberty Bond fundraising report recounts varied responses as committees visit households. Some vow funds despite hardship while others resist or delay. Many rely on Thrift Stamps. few Yellow Bond subscriptions yet.
Fisher Adds Four Men to Portside Roster
A chaotic arrival list shows Fisher preparing for new players including Meher from Portland and Commer ny swartened Holly bie Giline as part of a move. It notes Abardoned plans, arrivals of two to three more by evening, and injuries sidelining Art leg the speedy shoertpatcher. Marriages mentioned but unclear context.
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Dol Meher
Portland Tall Club
Commer Ny
Holly Bie
Giline
Frask Reo
Harley
Kirwin
Pitehar
Portland
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